With healing power
Derived from the Greek name Althaia, it is most commonly associated with the Greek word 'althos' meaning 'healing'. In Greek mythology, Althea was the Queen of Calydon and mother of Meleager.
Less common today
Althea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,300 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title
Co-publisher of Hustler magazine
The protagonist of the song 'Althea' by the Grateful Dead · Grateful Dead song
Main character in the Liveship Traders Trilogy · The Liveship Traders Trilogy
